{"title":"Thames \u0026 Kosmos","description":"\u003cp\u003eThames \u0026amp; Kosmos was founded in 2001 by a science museum director and her son, who saw the great need and demand for better science education materials — resources for parents and their children that are more engaging, more effective, more relevant, and more fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThames \u0026amp; Kosmos operates as the exclusive arm of parent company,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFranckh-Kosmos Verlags-GmbH \u0026amp; Co. KG\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Kosmos for short — based in Stuttgart, Germany. Founded in 1822, Kosmos operated solely as a book publisher until the 1920s, when the company published its first science kits aimed at explaining the world of science to children and young adults by bringing it to life with hands-on experiments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerations of European children have discovered their enthusiasm for science through Kosmos science kits. Since 2001, Thames \u0026amp; Kosmos and Kosmos have teamed up to develop science kits for children in the United States and other English speaking markets around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"thames-kosmos-master-detective-toolkit","title":"Thames \u0026 Kosmos - Master Detective Toolkit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"trebuchet ms\" style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms';\"\u003eGrab this briefcase full of investigator’s tools and get ready to track down some crooks! Learn about how detectives use forensic science to answer questions, gather evidence, and solve crimes. Experiment with the equipment and techniques used by real detectives to develop your own observation and problem-solving skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"trebuchet ms\" style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms';\"\u003eFirst, you will set up your detective’s office and organise your tools. Then, you will do some exercises to hone your observation skills. Next, you will learn about securing a crime scene, and gathering and documenting evidence, including fingerprints, footprints, and tire tracks. After you have gathered evidence, such as hair and fibres, counterfeit currency, and soil samples, you will head back to the lab to learn about analysing it. Finally, you can try your hand at deciphering codes, writing messages with invisible ink, and communicating with secret symbols. As your detective skills develop, you can use them to solve the mock crime presented in the manual. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"trebuchet ms\" style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms';\"\u003eThe 32-page, full-colour experiment book guides your investigations with rich illustrations and step-by-step instructions. This is an inventive, engaging way to learn real science through role playing in imaginary adventures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested Ages:  5+ years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/scienceandnature4\/docs\/630912_masterdetectivetoolkit_manual\/2\"\u003eView the Full Colours Manual here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thames \u0026 Kosmos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32162469904468,"sku":"630912","price":84.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2558\/9700\/products\/630912.jpg?v=1587857324"},{"product_id":"thames-kosmos-human-body-anatomy-model-kit-37-pieces","title":"Thames \u0026 Kosmos - Human Body Anatomy Model Kit (37 pieces)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHuman Body Anatomy Model Kit has skeleton and organs that fit together like a jigsaw puzzle, so that you can understand the human frame and the organs within it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHuman Body Anatomy Model kit helps in understanding the section of biology relating to the structure of the human body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWith this\u003cspan\u003e Human Anatomy \u003c\/span\u003emodel kit you can explore and learn about the human body by assembling your own male torso. Each piece of the skeleton and organs fit together like a jigsaw puzzle, so that you can understand the human frame and the organs within it, including the brain, skeletal, digestive and cardiovascular systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOnce the bones and organs are assembled, the whole structure is encased in an outer half cleared body shell allowing your Human Anatomy Model to be viewed like a museum exhibit. Learn interesting facts about the humans organs and their amazing ability to keep us alive!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFinished size approximately 30 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSuggested Ages: 8 to Adult.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thames \u0026 Kosmos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39773319331924,"sku":"260830","price":58.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2558\/9700\/products\/HumanBodyAnatomy.jpg?v=1661326807"},{"product_id":"thames-kosmos-ooze-labs-chemistry-station","title":"Thames \u0026 Kosmos - Ooze Labs Chemistry Station","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOoze Labs Chemistry Station is a mini laboratory to help develop your lab skills. Grab your beakers and test tubes and step up to your special laboratory station for some exciting chemistry experiments. See how much\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003efun chemistry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan be as you do slimy, fizzy, colourful, and bubbly experiments. This cool laboratory setup has lots of different vessels and pieces of lab equipment so kids can play the role of chemist while doing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ereal, safe experiments\u003c\/b\u003e. All of the experiments use non-hazardous chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis playful introduction to the basics of chemistry includes approximately 20 experiments. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eexperiments are presented on printed cards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat can be clipped onto the lab station for easy reference. Experiments include glowing slime, colour-changing slime, fizzing reactions, oozing bubbles, rainbow in a test tube, chromatography, cabbage juice pH tests, solutions, filtering, crystals, fire extinguisher, and underwater volcano. The kit includes a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003elarge plastic chemistry station,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eexperiment cards, various vessels in different sizes, syringe, measuring cup, pipette, spatula, tube, petri dish, funnel, non-hazardous chemicals for the experiments, and experiment manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSuggested Ages: 8+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Ooze Labs Chemistry Station\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gpXK671oIXw\" height=\"315\" width=\"510\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thames \u0026 Kosmos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39773402792020,"sku":"642105","price":57.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2558\/9700\/products\/OozeLabsChemistryStation.jpg?v=1661328725"},{"product_id":"thames-kosmos-genetics-and-dna-science-kit","title":"Thames \u0026 Kosmos - Genetics and DNA Science kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith Genetics and DNA science kit learn about the biology of reproduction, the components of cells, and how chromosomes are combined and copied. Assemble a model to see the elegant double-stranded helical structure of DNA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenetics and DNA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003escience kit head into the lab for an in-depth investigation of genetics, the branch of biology focused on heredity and variation in organisms, and DNA, the acid that holds the blueprints for life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee genetic material with your own eyes as you isolate the DNA from a tomato in a test tube. Investigate inheritance and learn how traits are passed down from parents to children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about dominant and recessive genes and play inheritance games to determine how traits will be expressed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about the biology of reproduction, the components of cells, and how chromosomes are combined and copied. Assemble a model to see the elegant\u003cspan\u003e double-stranded helical structure of DNA.\u003c\/span\u003e Then crack the genetic code and find out how the different parts, called nucleotides, fit together. Analyse DNA evidence to identify suspects and solve a crime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreed your own bacteria colony to experiment with survival of the fittest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead about how mutation affects genes and how scientists clone plants and animals. Full-colour, 48-page manual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more DNA experiments see \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dreampiece.com.au\/products\/discover-science-biology-madness\" title=\"Biology Madness\"\u003eBiology Madness\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thames \u0026 Kosmos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39773411901524,"sku":"665007","price":64.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2558\/9700\/products\/665007.jpg?v=1661329139"},{"product_id":"orbiting-solar-system","title":"Thames and Kosmos - Orbiting Solar System","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Orbiting Solar System kit allows you to create a a mechanical model of the solar system. 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This kit includes full-colour step-by-step\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e illustrated assembly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einstructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+ Build a colourful model of the solar system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+ Wind-up engine sets your planets in motion around the sun – no batteries required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+ Learn about the planets’ celestial orbits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+ Explore fundamental gear mechanics; planets travel at different speeds depending on the gear ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes shop_attributes\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item woocommerce-product-attributes-item--weight\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__label\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__value\"\u003e0.6 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item woocommerce-product-attributes-item--dimensions\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__label\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__value\"\u003e7 × 24 × 28 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSuggested Ages: 6+\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Science \u0026 Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47297173979436,"sku":"550037","price":59.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2558\/9700\/files\/550037_OrbitingSolarSystem_3DBox.jpg?v=1698133365"},{"product_id":"thames-kosmos-forensic-investigation-kit","title":"Thames \u0026 Kosmos - Forensic Investigation Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eA forensic investigation refers to the collection, examination, and analysis of evidence in order to understand or solve a crime or a dispute. 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The universal smartphone adapter allows you to use your smartphone camera to capture and share photos and videos of your discoveries. Begin your adventure by learning to use the microscope with the three prepared slides. Then, utilize the 45-piece accessory set to prepare your own specimens for observation. What will you uncover?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe microscope features a 15x eyepiece lens that works in conjunction with three objective lenses, providing total magnification powers of 60x, 150x, and 600x. It includes a battery-powered LED light to illuminate your specimens. The kit comes with slides, cover slips, and various tools for collecting and preparing specimens. The instruction manual offers detailed guidance on using the microscope and its tools. 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Designed to uncover hidden treasures like gold, silver, iron, copper, and more, this tool can detect objects buried up to six inches deep in sand, dirt, or grass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing an integrated digital display for precise visual feedback and a clear “beep” to alert you when you find metal, locating your mark has never been easier. Adjust the angle effortlessly to search between rocks, under bushes, and in other challenging spots. With lightweight construction and two handle lengths for added versatility, this metal detector is the ultimate exploration gadget for adventurers of all ages. 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